Which of the Following Are Most UNLIKELY to Qualify as Driving

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most UNLIKELY to qualify as driving forces?

• A) Changes in the long-term industry growth rate,the entry or exit of major firms,and changes in cost and efficiency
• B) Increasing globalization of the industry and product innovation
• C) New Internet technology applications,new government regulations,and significant changes in government policy toward the industry
• D) Increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances and partnerships,escalating risk levels and normalization of cost and efficiency in the industry
• E) Marketing innovations and changes in who buys the industry's product and how they use it

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Definitions:

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